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Sorcerer's Knot
by
Tali Spencer (Goodreads Author)
In a world where pleasure unlocks even the best-guarded magic, Cian has a long list of magical talents—and an even longer list of sorcerers he slept with to acquire them. He even seduced a dragon. There’s just one arcane power left for him to master: command over the sea. Now Cian has learned where to find Muir the Scarred, the only man known to have mastered that power—an...more
ebook, 91 pages
Published
August 22nd 2012
by Dreamspinner Press
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(1) Tentaclesex
(2) Kind of an actual plot-ish
(3) Feeeeeelings
(4) True Love (sort of)
(5) All-encompassing Archenemy
*gives up on list.
Something about this is Princess-Bride-y.
Also, Cian has a magic asshole. A magic asshole. "Infinite capacity and perpetual elasticity." Need I say more?
(2) Kind of an actual plot-ish
(3) Feeeeeelings
(4) True Love (sort of)
(5) All-encompassing Archenemy
*gives up on list.
Something about this is Princess-Bride-y.
Also, Cian has a magic asshole. A magic asshole. "Infinite capacity and perpetual elasticity." Need I say more?
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4.5 stars. Sorcerer's Knot starts with the stately detachment of a classic fairy tale. In clear and elegant language, Spencer tells of Cian, a cold-hearted, acquisitive Mage. Cian sets off to an isolated island to acquire the only magic he hasn't managed to steal yet: power over the sea.
A mysterious wizard of great power protects the island and its secrets. Muir rescues Cian from his failed passage to the island. Muir welcomes Cian with reservations. but does not relinquish the magic Cian riske...more
A mysterious wizard of great power protects the island and its secrets. Muir rescues Cian from his failed passage to the island. Muir welcomes Cian with reservations. but does not relinquish the magic Cian riske...more
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3.5 stars
Cian has mastered 6 of the 7 areas of magic -- all but the sea. At an early age, he showed exceptional magical ability, which led to his capture by priests and later slavery, magical and sexual, by any man powerful enough to conquer his master. He's belonged to princes, priests, kings, and throughout learned that sex and power go hand in hand. After a time, it allowed him his freedom, by taking what men have taken from him. Now, he is obsessed with p...more
3.5 stars
Cian has mastered 6 of the 7 areas of magic -- all but the sea. At an early age, he showed exceptional magical ability, which led to his capture by priests and later slavery, magical and sexual, by any man powerful enough to conquer his master. He's belonged to princes, priests, kings, and throughout learned that sex and power go hand in hand. After a time, it allowed him his freedom, by taking what men have taken from him. Now, he is obsessed with p...more
I think that to really appreciate this book you need to be a fan of fantasy, magic and other worlds possibly with a bit of sci fi thrown in. This story has aspects of all these. There are some peculiar and rather horrific but imaginative monsters and other species, as well as powers and and magic, but not a lot of romance. The main characters find love but they aren't really likeable people. Both Muir and Cian are hardened, calculating and power hungry, and quite ready to use their bodies and ea...more
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I was expecting much more from this book than what I received. I love a good fantasy story with magic, mages and action but while this story had those elements, it just was not satisfying. Cian is a young, conniving, self-serving sorcerer in love with power. He has a mastery over six of the seven major magics and is out to gain mastery over the power of the sea. Cian finds the one sorcerer, Muir, who has the sea magic and sets about...more
I was expecting much more from this book than what I received. I love a good fantasy story with magic, mages and action but while this story had those elements, it just was not satisfying. Cian is a young, conniving, self-serving sorcerer in love with power. He has a mastery over six of the seven major magics and is out to gain mastery over the power of the sea. Cian finds the one sorcerer, Muir, who has the sea magic and sets about...more
I loved this story. It's dark, angsty, and beautifully written. It's also a story of growth and of finding one's purpose and destiny.
Cian is a sorcerer who will stop at nothing to master the last of the arcane powers: the power to control the sea. He nearly loses his life in search of Muir the Scarred, the only sorcerer known to possess that power. But Cian doesn't intend to ask Muir to teach him, he intends to steal the power from Muir. Suffice it to say, things don't go at all as Cian plans. W...more
Cian is a sorcerer who will stop at nothing to master the last of the arcane powers: the power to control the sea. He nearly loses his life in search of Muir the Scarred, the only sorcerer known to possess that power. But Cian doesn't intend to ask Muir to teach him, he intends to steal the power from Muir. Suffice it to say, things don't go at all as Cian plans. W...more
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While I would love to have had more of Cian and Muir, Spencer has delivered here a perfectly balanced story. A satisfying arc of plot, both in romance and action, combined with a quick pace and lively prose, keep the reader scrolling merrily along.
This one has content that brushes close (perhaps uncomfortably so for some) to rape in its tentacle porn, and some may find that it blurs terribly the line of bestiality as well--despite the blatant intellect of the involved parties. After all, interco...more
This one has content that brushes close (perhaps uncomfortably so for some) to rape in its tentacle porn, and some may find that it blurs terribly the line of bestiality as well--despite the blatant intellect of the involved parties. After all, interco...more
Sexy sorcerers vs. Lovecraftian horrors get! This was a fun ride. I felt like the characters were a little too quick to get emotionally invested in each other, but I almost always have that complaint with romances, so take it with a grain of salt. The sorcery was cool, the chemistry between the leads heated up nicely, and the Evil in the Deeps was delightfully evil. Also there is scar worship, which always gets a plus from me.
Trigger warning for noncon issues -- (view spoiler)...more
Trigger warning for noncon issues -- (view spoiler)...more
In this complex, dark fantasy story, covetous Cian seeks out the enigmatic sorcerer, Muir, to acquire his power, which would be the final arcana magic for Cian to master.
A well-rounded, well-written story with wonderful world-building that unfurls it's secrets along the way. For certain readers, this story may not be one for those who prefer more romantic stories and/or light fantasy elements.
Especially due to it's short novella format, the author did an outstanding job in writing this tale. I...more
A well-rounded, well-written story with wonderful world-building that unfurls it's secrets along the way. For certain readers, this story may not be one for those who prefer more romantic stories and/or light fantasy elements.
Especially due to it's short novella format, the author did an outstanding job in writing this tale. I...more
First, look at this book cover.... ooOOOoooo pretty.
5 stars because for me this was a flawless m/m fantasy-romance. A magical world, mercenary mages, nasty horrid beasties. Yes! But the characters were very real, shaped by the lives they'd lived. Full of sorrow, pain, hard won and well deserved arrogance, as well as beauty. An exciting adventure, story well told!
Oh, and the special power Cian's dragon gifted him with? Ahhhhhh, read the book!!
5 stars because for me this was a flawless m/m fantasy-romance. A magical world, mercenary mages, nasty horrid beasties. Yes! But the characters were very real, shaped by the lives they'd lived. Full of sorrow, pain, hard won and well deserved arrogance, as well as beauty. An exciting adventure, story well told!
Oh, and the special power Cian's dragon gifted him with? Ahhhhhh, read the book!!
I liked the setting. I even liked the over the top melodrama. I liked the mythological aspects. Unfortunately, the MC was not a strong character. I understand that he was motivated by ambition but it was rather sketchy. Once again, I feel that an interesting story suffered because the page count was too low to really fill out the details. Although, according to my friends, those details are better left unsaid. :)
Three and a half stars.
I am honestly not sure how I ended up reading this book. The blurb didn't grab me, nor did the mythological setting, but read it I did.
There were many points in this book when I wondered what the hell I was doing reading it. The rape of on of the MC's by an octopus was one. A minor character having butt sex with a cactus was another. Neither MC was particularly likeable, hot or interesting, and still now, I don't have a clue what the book was actually about.
However, settin...more
I am honestly not sure how I ended up reading this book. The blurb didn't grab me, nor did the mythological setting, but read it I did.
There were many points in this book when I wondered what the hell I was doing reading it. The rape of on of the MC's by an octopus was one. A minor character having butt sex with a cactus was another. Neither MC was particularly likeable, hot or interesting, and still now, I don't have a clue what the book was actually about.
However, settin...more
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Very good read. The characters were interesting, the only complaint that I'd have is that there wasn't enough backstory. The plot was fun, the sex was good. I wish that there'd be another one, but I'm not sure how she'd do that!
I look forward to more books from her!
I look forward to more books from her!
Well written - check
Interesting setting - check
Imaginative story - check
I'm not a m/m story guy but the book was a pleasure to read. It may be a tad too dark.for some readers but it was a joy to read some superb writing.
Interesting setting - check
Imaginative story - check
I'm not a m/m story guy but the book was a pleasure to read. It may be a tad too dark.for some readers but it was a joy to read some superb writing.
It's all fun and games until someone gets tentacle raped. Very Cthulhuish at times.
Dropped a star on that one.
I have to think on this one some more. Full review to follow.
Dropped a star on that one.
I have to think on this one some more. Full review to follow.
Sep 17, 2012
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Genre: M/M Fantasy
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This was OK for me...a bit too dark for my tastes perhaps and I had trouble getting into the characters.
I loved that this was written and structured as a traditional fairy tale. The rythym of the language is just begging to be read out as a bedtime story:
. . . he'd talked to brindled seals who told him of ships pulled onto the island's rocks, of sailors washed safely to shore - young, beautiful sailors, all of whom returned to the sea soon after, lifeless and broken. He'd spoken to the birds who told him the young men sang with pleasure when the sorcerer pierced them . . .
I'll be eagerly watchin...more
. . . he'd talked to brindled seals who told him of ships pulled onto the island's rocks, of sailors washed safely to shore - young, beautiful sailors, all of whom returned to the sea soon after, lifeless and broken. He'd spoken to the birds who told him the young men sang with pleasure when the sorcerer pierced them . . .
I'll be eagerly watchin...more
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Aug 30, 2012
Vladimir
marked it as to-read
Mmmmm-mmmmm.
I really liked the setting and the last part of the book surprised me.
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I am fascinated by swords, mythology, and everything ancient and magical. Sword and sandals? I'm in! But I also love bodice-rippers, Regency romances, magical realism, pulpy detective stories, cozy mysteries, and South American literature.
Though I grew up as a bit of a nomad, I currently live in Pennsylvania with my husband and travel whenever I can. Every destination yields a story or three.
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Though I grew up as a bit of a nomad, I currently live in Pennsylvania with my husband and travel whenever I can. Every destination yields a story or three.
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